Below I'll walk you through how to download on demand, as well as outline what you need to know about Smart Downloads and Downloads for You.ĭownloading shows on demand has never been easier. Now that there are three different methods to downloading Netflix shows and movies on your phone, it can get a little confusing. According to Netflix, downloading is available on Android devices running Android 4.4.2 and up, as well as iPhones running iOS 9.0 or later. Netflix can already delete stuff you've already watched, and download new episodes on its own thanks to its Smart Downloads feature. It's a new twist on the ability to download and store episodes and movies on your phone in order to save on your cellular data plan or watch offline if your data connection is spotty, or nonexistent (for example, if you want to watch a show on a long road trip). Netflix is so confident it can guess which show or movie you'll like that the company recently announced Downloads for You, a new feature for Android users that will preemptively download a show you've never watched to your phone.
